title: Factors affecting fixation of heavy metals in solidified/stabilized matrix: a review.
abstract: In this paper, an effort has been made to understand the factors, which affect fixation of heavy metals in solidified/stabilized matrix. Various aspects related to the solidification/stabilization of different heavy metals (Ar, Ba, Cu, Cr, Pb, Zn, Hg) are reviewed. A comparative study of different binders for the fixation of each metal has also been carried out to suggest the most suitable binder, pretreatment required for the metal. Valence, speciation, pH and other factors are also considered while reviewing metal retention capacity of different matrix.
authors.affiliation: Hazardous Waste Management Laboratory, School of Energy and Environmental Studies, Devi Ahilya University, Indore - 452 017, India.
authors.forename: Rachana
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Malviya
authors.forename: Rubina
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Chaudhary
mesh_terms: D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D007220:Industrial Waste / Q000032:analysis; D019216:Metals, Heavy / Q000032:analysis; D012995:Solubility; D018505:Waste Management / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D007220:Industrial Waste; D019216:Metals, Heavy